Well, good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

I'd like to welcome you to this evening's meeting of the uh Woodstock City Council.

A few few brief announcements before we get started.

Um the uh City of Woodstock operates under what's called a consent format.

All items for action this evening uh will be displayed on uh or will be voted on a single motion and a single vote.

Uh if a member of council wishes to have an item uh removed for separate consideration and and voting, they may request that item to be removed and it will be separately discussed and voted upon.

Members of the public may ask to have items separately considered and voted upon, and if agreed to by member of the Woodstock City Council, that item as well will be separately considered and voted upon.

There are two opportunities for public comment this evening.

The first being at the start of meeting under floor discussion, members of the public are willing are able to come forward to the podium in the middle of the room.

If you're willing to do so, state your name and address for purpose of the record.

Feel free to make comments to the Woodstock City Council.

By Woodstock City ordinance, public comments may be limited by the chair to a maximum of three minutes.

Uh their second opportunity for public comment is uh whenever we have an item for action, and there's a discussion item this evening as well.

We'll entertain public comment uh on that discussion item as well.

Uh all agenda items will be shown on the on the screens uh in the chambers.

Any questions on those announcements before we get started?

All right, hearing none, I'll go ahead and officially call to order this March 3rd, 2026 meeting of the Woodstock City Council of Order, and I'll ask Bernie this evening to please call the roll.

Sure.

Councilman Flynn.

Here.

Councilman Hansen.

Here.

Councilwoman McMahon.

Here.

Councilman Nearman.

Here.

Councilman Seegers.

Councilwoman Ziamba.

Here.

Mayor Turner.

Here.

The record reflect that six members of the Woodstock City Council are present this evening.

Uh Bernie, can you please confirm that the agenda this evening is the same as the true and published agenda?

Yes, it is.

Thank you, Bernie.

That being the case, ladies and gentlemen of the council, the people's business is duly and appropriately before us.

The uh first uh item on this evening's agenda is floor discussion and under floor discussion, uh we have a proclamation honoring music uh in our schools.

And this is always a special night here in chambers because we get some uh some performers who are going to be joining us and providing uh a taste uh of some of the the things that they do uh in in the schools.

You guys can come on in.

Why don't you take up uh take up your positions in the center there?

And uh Katie, I'm gonna ask you to join me over at the podium on the side here.

Council without objection.

And is there Cheryl here from boosters?

Or she's a nice have her join us as well.

Cheryl, how are you?

Thank you.

Thanks for coming tonight.

As I mentioned, the um uh music in our schools is a is a is a terrific program that uh we're very pleased to honor here at the City of Woodstock.

We love the partnership with the district on so many levels and so many things, but especially uh what we do with uh music in our schools and the proclamation that we make for music in our schools month in March of 2026.

So, whereas music is a universal language that speaks to all people, and whereas the residents of the City of Woodstock have a long-standing tradition of supporting the musical arts, as demonstrated by the upcoming hundred and forty-second season of the Woodstock City Band, and the many musical concerts and programs presented at the Woodstock Opera House throughout the year.

And whereas the study of music contributes to the growth and development of young people by enhancing enhancing skills in listening, reading, self-expression, and creativity.

And whereas music education is an essential part of a well-rounded education and fosters creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and evaluation skills through both individual and group activities.

And whereas music education enables students to develop skills in musical production and performance while deepening their understanding of history, culture, and artistic impression expression.

And whereas music and the arts significantly enhance the moral, cultural, and overall quality of the school environment.

And whereas music programs should be supported, maintained, and strengthened to ensure access for all students, regardless of socioeconomic status or ability.

Now, therefore, be it proclaimed that the city of City Council, the City of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, does hereby endorse the observation of the month of March as music in our schools month and encourages all students, educators, families, and residents to recognize and celebrate this vital role music plays in enriching lives and strengthening our community.

Approved and adopted by the City Council, the City of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, this third day of March 2026.

Katie, on behalf of the City of Woodstock, my pleasure to present this.

Thank you.

Good evening.